Thread: A shocker

I am not an experienced restorer. I've only been at this a little while. I'm not very good. I will freely admit that I make stupid mistakes and usualy aren't that careful...I will admit all of this. I'm still learning.

But when I look at the before and after on this razor, I can't help but think "I done real good..."

The question is, why did I BUY it?

That's a torrey 5/8, btw, with rubber? Bakelight? Black artificial scales...I honed her up and got a nice shave this morning. Not spectacular, but nice.

Nice effort. The before and after shows the amount of work you did.

Jim, this looks very nice from where it started from. Like you, I am in awe of some of the things that Max, Glenn and the rest of the guys can do with razors that seem to be past the point of saving. Going from the top picture to the bottom picture looks like you are well on your way.

Joe

great job! i too have a torrey on it's way in similar condition. hopefully my before and after is as impressive as yours.

Very Nice !!!!!

I really like that you spent time on getting the scales back to looking good too..... ^5 Jim

Great job, Jim. Keep up the good work!

Jordan

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Nice effort. The before and after shows the amount of work you did.

Thanks Jimmy. I have to be totally honest, I got the feeling from the beginning that this razor WANTED to be cleaned up. It seemed to take no time at all...

Originally Posted by Joeman

Jim, this looks very nice from where it started from. Like you, I am in awe of some of the things that Max, Glenn and the rest of the guys can do with razors that seem to be past the point of saving. Going from the top picture to the bottom picture looks like you are well on your way.

Joe

Joe! Thanks for your kind words but I'm not even playing the same sport as Max and Glen et. al. Those guys have magic in their hands, I just have time and a little extra money for sandpaper.

Originally Posted by OLD_SCHOOL

Thats not too bad at all Jim. I think we are similar for restoring, as long as its clean from rust, and shaves, then a few remnants of former battle wounds are OK, doesn't have to be 100% polished so shiny that you could use one as a mirror while you shave with another.

EDIT: I meant to ask, did you re-pin it too?

Thanks O_S. Yeah, that's pretty much my philosophy. I can see going for Mirror image on a total top-to-bottom restore, but there's something appealing about the fact that these razors are so old...they should look it. And, of course, they should shave.
Yeah, I did repin it. I had to, the wedge pin was broken and I didn't want unbalanced pinning. I did something weird with them--alternated brass and NiAg to get kind of an asymmetrical effect. I think with more practice, it'll look kind of neat.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Very Nice !!!!!

I really like that you spent time on getting the scales back to looking good too..... ^5 Jim

Thanks Glen, that was actually a bonus. The scales just needed a good cleaning and polishing, they were in great condition--not a scratch. Overall, I lucked out.

Thanks again for your kind words, everyone.

That's a job worth smiling about!

Well done - a razor brought back to life as nicely as this one is like finding hidden treasure. Enjoy it!!

Jim, dont ever under estimate your abilities! You did a great job giving that razor a new life.

Nice job Jim! I've taken the same approach as you with the few I've been working on - a few age marks are not a big concern for a rookie like me.

Cheers,

Rick